Chemistry
Scientists seek faster route to treat depression
The research group used epigenetic modulators to try to 'erase' the damage done by stress to neuroplasticity. The study showed...
First glimpse of polarons forming in a promising next-gen energy material
These fleeting disruptions, seen for the first time in lead hThese fleeting disruptions may help explain why lead hybrid perovskites...
Chemists succeed in synthesis of aminoalcohols by utilizing light
New method for generating the least accessible form of vicinal aminoalcohols; study published in 'Nature Catalysis'Credit: WWU - Glorius Group...
Experiment to precisely measure electrons moves forward
Project approval in hand, the MOLLER experiment moves forward to provide a precise measurement of a well-understood process in hopes...
Supercapacitors challenge batteries
Powerful graphene hybrid material for highly efficient supercapacitorsCredit: Prof. Dr. J. Kolleboyina / IITJ A team working with Roland Fischer,...
Long live the efficient, pure-blue OLED
Novel approach shows promise for overcoming the bottleneck of blue emission in displays using organic light-emitting diodesCredit: Masaki Tanaka, Kyushu...
Scrambled supersolids
Researchers discovered a soft form of a solidCredit: IQOQI Innsbruck/Harald Ritsch Last year, more than fifty years after initial theoretical...
Novel film that that evaporates sweat six times faster and holds 15 times more moisture
Promising applications include underarm pads, insoles and shoe linings; Moisture harvested could power small wearable electronicsCredit: National University of Singapore...
Researchers measure, model desalination membranes to maximize flow, clean more water
Credit: Image by the Ganapathysubramanian research group/Iowa State University and Gregory Foss/Texas Advanced Computing Center. AMES, Iowa - Nature has...
Stretching diamond for next-generation microelectronics
Credit: Dang Chaoqun / City University of Hong Kong Diamond is the hardest material in nature. But out of many...
New mutations in malaria parasite encourage resistance against key preventive drug
The mutations are already widespread in parasite populations in Africa and AsiaCredit: Lauren Holden, Wellcome Collection (CC BY 4.0) In...
Traditional Ghanaian medicines show promise against tropical diseases
Credit: Osei-Safo 2020 (CC-BY 2.0) The discovery of new drugs is vital to achieving the eradication of neglected tropical diseases...
The map of nuclear deformation takes the form of a mountain landscape
Credit: Source: IFJ PAN Kraków, 30 December 2020 The map of nuclear deformation takes the form of a mountain landscape...
Bionic idea boosts lithium-ion extraction
Credit: XIN Weiwen Lithium is an energy-critical element that is considered to be a geopolitically significant resource. However, the supply...
UC researcher urges caution using remdesivir to treat COVID-19
Pharmaceutical scientist sees potential problems with remdesivir as a COVID-19 treatmentCredit: University of Cincinnati While the world has its eyes...
Largest study of Asia’s rivers unearths 800 years of paleoclimate patterns
The SUTD study will be crucial for assessing future climatic changes and making more informed water management decisions.Credit: SUTD 813...
Novel public-private partnership facilitates development of fusion energy
Credit: Collage and Kramer photo by Elle Starkman/PPPL Office of Communications. SPARC image courtesy of Commonwealth Fusion Systems. The U.S....
Detective work in theoretical physics
Researchers publish review article on the physics of interacting particlesCredit: M. te Vrugt et al. Scientific articles in the field...
Stopping RAS inhibitors tied to worse outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease
Credit: Ulf Sirborn. Small studies have suggested that a group of medications called RAS inhibitors may be harmful in persons...
Shapeshifting crystals-varying stability in different forms of gallium selenide monolayers
Researchers investigate the structure and properties of a recently identified polymorph of gallium selenide crystal layerCredit: Hirokazu Nitta from Japan...
